Packard began demoting its cars into the midmarket segment in the 1930s. Admittedly, its first effort – the 120 – helped ease the company through the Great Depression, but once the downsizing stake was in the ground, the company’s… more»
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Recently Restored? 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II
In 1962, the Chrysler B-body platform was intended to pass for a full-size car. But its dimensions were smaller than those of the competition at Chevrolet and Ford. When the company finally brought a full-size car to market again… more»
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Stored Since ’94: 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 Convertible
This 1966 Dodge Coronet 440 Convertible has spent over three decades squirreled away in a storage container, only recently emerging into the light of day. It isn’t perfect and requires a total restoration to present at its best. However,… more»
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Muscular 8-Seater: 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari
This 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari has so many positive points that it is hard to determine which is its highlight. Its sparkling paint makes a positive first impression, while the first owner’s decision to combine the 389ci V8 with… more»
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Jump In And Drive: 1966 GMC Custom Suburban
While we can’t see what the future holds, we can only hope that General Motors will still be peddling Suburbans; after all, they’ve been a staple of American highways and beyond for the last 90 years. These days, it’s… more»
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318/4-Speed: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
This 1966 Plymouth Barracuda is an almost “complete” package. It presents extremely well and features a new interior. However, the seller’s decision to slot an upgraded V8 under the hood gives it genuine performance credentials. The buyer faces a… more»
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Four Door Hot Rod: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
Talk about a car no one saw coming back in the day, and is still a bit a shock to learn that it even exists: the Dodge Spirit R/T. Now, I am fully aware of how awesome this car… more»
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Turbo T-Top: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
There is something undeniably attractive about locating a project candidate that can be enjoyed immediately. It provides the best of both worlds; The buyer can indulge in immediate classic motoring pleasure, tackling their build as time and circumstances allow…. more»
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Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics represent better project candidates than others. The work required and the associated costs are one factor, while the vehicle’s inherent desirability is another. This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette appears to be a straightforward prospect for a faithful restoration,… more»
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401 V8 Field Find: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
The Javelin was American Motors’ pony car entry, with the first generation in production from 1968 to 1970 and the second and last from 1971 to 1974. Along with a major restyle, the 1971 model brought a 401 cubic… more»
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Needs FInishing: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Chevrolet added a mid-size car in 1964, the Chevelle. It was sandwiched between the Corvair/Chevy II compacts and the full-size Chevies. It competed against the Ford Fairlane, which had ventured into that space two years earlier. The 1965 Chevelles… more»
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Goodbye Tailfins! 1961 Plymouth Fury
Even though the full-size 1961 Plymouths looked nothing like the 1960 editions, they rode on the same unibody platform with nothing more than new sheet metal. The 1960 models didn’t sell well, and the 1961s even less with their… more»
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Solid Arizona Truck: 1975 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale
Anyone up for a road trip to Appleton, Wisconsin? That’s where this solid Arizona 1975 Chevy C10 pickup currently calls home, and any Squarebody with more iron than iron oxide in its makeup is surely worth a look, especially… more»
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Early Delivery: 1931 Chevrolet Panel Truck
Chevy’s “Independence” series of cars and trucks was launched in 1931, as the Great Depression quenched economies around the world. Sales were down, but the major car makers persevered, upgrading technologies and designs. The Independence introduced rubber engine mounts,… more»
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Gentlemen’s Pickup: 1972 Ford Ranchero GT
The Ranchero was Ford’s pickup version of the Chevrolet El Camino. For most of their joint lives, they were mid-sized offerings, and their roots lie with 2-door station wagons (in the beginning). This 1972 edition of the Ranchero is… more»
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18K-Mile “Mint” 1996 Dodge Neon Highline
Both Dodge and Plymouth offered their version of the Neon, which was basically the same car. I can’t think of another time when two separate car companies offered the same car with the same name at the same time,… more»
